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Health science teacher and athletic trainer, Ms. Ali Bird, shares information about the Emergency Medical Responder course with Hickory Hills elementary students.
CTAE programs open doors for elementary students
May 1, 2026
Thousands dead in Israeli-Hezbollah conflict
Thousands dead in Israeli-Hezbollah conflict
April 17, 2026
Tamia Carthers finding out she was nominated for Best Featured Performer
From rehearsal to recognition: Tamia Carthers earns Shuler nomination
March 25, 2026
Senior Week, Superlatives and Mr. and Miss MHS announced
Senior Week, Superlatives and Mr. and Miss MHS announced
March 12, 2026
The hidden cost of social media: How cyber bullying increases suicide rates
The hidden cost of social media: How cyber bullying increases suicide rates
February 2, 2026
The Venezuela Conflict: What has happened and what could happen?
The Venezuela Conflict: What has happened and what could happen?
February 1, 2026
Senior spotlight: meet the seniors of Pitchfork
Senior spotlight: meet the seniors of Pitchfork
May 13, 2026
3 Amigos has won multiple award including the Best Mexican Restaurant Award in Best of Cobb 2024
Chips, Cheese, and Charm: Dining at 3 Amigos
April 10, 2026
Dr. Moore
Dr. Moore: Empowering Students Through Criminal Justice
March 18, 2026
KSU offers free, safe, sword fighting and community
KSU offers free, safe, sword fighting and community
March 10, 2026
Savannah Hernandez: from MHS to UGA to ESPN
Savannah Hernandez: from MHS to UGA to ESPN
February 25, 2026
Paper revolution: Jim Hill
Paper revolution: Jim Hill
February 23, 2026
Senior spotlight: meet the seniors of Pitchfork
Senior spotlight: meet the seniors of Pitchfork
May 13, 2026
Dr. Moore
Dr. Moore: Empowering Students Through Criminal Justice
March 18, 2026
Savannah Hernandez: from MHS to UGA to ESPN
Savannah Hernandez: from MHS to UGA to ESPN
February 25, 2026
Paper revolution: Jim Hill
Paper revolution: Jim Hill
February 23, 2026
Bilingual Buds: Making language a bridge, not a barrier
Bilingual Buds: Making language a bridge, not a barrier
January 30, 2026
Supporting Success: How Tracy Fitch Fosters Accessibility At MHS
Supporting Success: How Tracy Fitch Fosters Accessibility At MHS
December 20, 2025
Tamia Carthers finding out she was nominated for Best Featured Performer
From rehearsal to recognition: Tamia Carthers earns Shuler nomination
March 25, 2026
PITA Mediterranean Street Food spreads happiness through Georgia
PITA Mediterranean Street Food spreads happiness through Georgia
March 16, 2026
Watch worthy or not
Watch worthy or not
February 28, 2026
fair use photo collage by Aziaria Thomas
If you love Steve Lacy, meet Malcolm Todd
February 10, 2026
Steve Lacy: how it started vs how its going
Steve Lacy: how it started vs how its going
February 10, 2026
Top 5 Food Network Recipes of the Decade
Top 5 Food Network Recipes of the Decade
February 5, 2026
3 Amigos has won multiple award including the Best Mexican Restaurant Award in Best of Cobb 2024
Chips, Cheese, and Charm: Dining at 3 Amigos
April 10, 2026
We all scream for ice cream: ice cream competition on the Marietta Square
We all scream for ice cream: ice cream competition on the Marietta Square
February 12, 2026
Das Sweet Treat ignites tastebuds in Marietta
Das Sweet Treat ignites tastebuds in Marietta
September 29, 2025
On Whitchlock Avenue, in the Clocktower Plaza, is a hidden gem, Sweet Living Bakery.
Pitchfork pastry party: Sweet Living Bakery
February 15, 2025
Pitchfork pop up party: Marietta Melt Yard
Pitchfork pop up party: Marietta Melt Yard
December 16, 2024
An employee carefully slides the perfectly topped pizza into the pizza oven.
Pitchfork pizza party: a slice of Marietta
October 21, 2024
Sophomores serve pancakes and sausage from the Blue Devil Diner area of the cafeteria. Then customers could grab coffee or juice of their choice to complete their meal.
Long-standing baseball tradition
February 20, 2026
Jaylen Fitzpatrick, a student in the class of 2026, will be remembered for years to come as students will see his bench at the front of the school as a dedication to his memory. photos courtesy of Ashia Snipe
Memorial bench dedicated to Jaylen Fitzpatrick
October 15, 2025
The Cobb County Elections & Registration booth.
Students step into democracy
September 30, 2025
Demi Fadase's (10) project about her freshman year, summarized into a scrapbook.
Marking the end of MYP
April 27, 2025
E'monie Blakeney (10) places her Women's History Month sticky note on the wall to show her appreciation for the important women in her life.
Appreciating Women: A Sticky Note at a Time
April 4, 2025
Science Night
Science Night
November 11, 2024
The offensive players huddled up during halftime.
Marietta Boy’s Lacrosse 2026 Season Overview
April 2, 2026
Men’s March Madness Poll
April 2, 2026
March and the madness
March and the madness
March 25, 2026
Marietta freshman, Hazel Green, is defending a shot against her opponent and looking to score.
MHS girls wrestling team make history
March 11, 2026
Students parade into the fifth annual Marietta Adapted Games. The inclusive event is filled with a variety of sports from races to cornhole.
Marietta Adapted Games supports sports inclusivity
March 9, 2026
Sophomores serve pancakes and sausage from the Blue Devil Diner area of the cafeteria. Then customers could grab coffee or juice of their choice to complete their meal.
Long-standing baseball tradition
February 20, 2026
How to stay sane in political uncertainty
How to stay sane in political uncertainty
March 6, 2026
Families in fear: The impact of ICE on our community and my life
Families in fear: The impact of ICE on our community and my life
February 17, 2026
fair use from stock images
Living in the Shadow of ICE: The Impact on Minority Communities
January 27, 2026
Beyond the Game: WNBA players fight for fair treatment
Beyond the Game: WNBA players fight for fair treatment
January 27, 2026
New year, different outlooks
New year, different outlooks
January 17, 2026
The joy and jolt of Christmas
The joy and jolt of Christmas
December 20, 2025

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2025-2024, 2024-2023, 2023-2022, 2022-2021, 2019-2020, *, 2018-2019, 2017-2018

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2023-2024, 2020-2021

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2024

 

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GSPA Senior Journalist of the Year Runner Up  – Wes Harrison, 2024

Enterprising Award – Zaria Byers, 2024

 

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GSPA Teacher Advisory Council, 2025 – present

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